Master of Management

Programme Overview

The Master of Management at Waikato is a professional, 12-month conversion degree designed for recent graduates from any field or emerging leaders who wish to fast-track their career into management roles. The programme does not require previous management experience and is focused on developing business acumen, leadership, and intercultural communication skills.

Students gain a strong foundation in core management principles before deep-diving into a specialized field. A highlight of the programme is the High Impact Applied Project, where students conduct research for a host organisation and deliver actionable insights, providing valuable New Zealand-based professional experience.

What You'll Study

The degree is structured into management core papers, specialist subject papers, and a capstone project.

Management Core Papers (Select Three)

• EXMBM511: Communication and Collaboration in Organisations
• EXMBM512: Leadership and Change Management
• EXMBM513: Sustainability and Responsible Management
• EXMBM514: Economics and the Global Context
• EXMBM521: Strategic Management and Decision Making

Specialisations (Choose One)

• Agribusiness (Hamilton): Focus on food value chains and sustainable agri-food systems.
• Business Analytics (Hamilton): Extracting business value from data sources and decision modelling.
• Project Management (Hamilton): NZ’s first business-oriented PM master's using Agile and Waterfall.
• Supply Chain Management (Hamilton): Global logistics, procurement, and operations.
• Marketing (Tauranga - Starts March 2026): Digital strategies and AI integration in marketing.

Compulsory Capstones

• MNGMT561: Intercultural Perspectives on Organisations for Managers
• MNGMT562: Contemporary and Future Issues in Context
• MNGMT563: High Impact Applied Project (Applied Research)

Why Choose This Programme?

• Fast-Track Completion: Earn a full Level 9 Master's degree in just 12 months.
• Triple Crown Status: Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).
• Work-Integrated Learning: Gain practical experience through a research project hosted by a real-world organisation.
• Specialist Subject Depth: Choose from five high-demand specialisations to tailor your career path.

Entry Requirements

• Academic: A Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least a B-minus grade average in the final year (300-level papers).
• Professional: No management experience required; suitable for recent graduates.
• English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher.